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Who are we?
The Chaplains are members of staff employed by the Trust
to care for the spiritual and pastoral needs of the
whole hospital community.
The Chaplaincy Team is based in the hospital and represents,
or is in contact with, all the major faiths and church
denominations. The Team comprises ministers, priests
and volunteers in a variety of capacities, both men
and women, full and part time. Chaplaincy
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What do we offer?
Whatever the circumstances or beliefs, chaplains are
available for patients, relatives and staff. We provide
the opportunity to talk in confidence about thoughts
and feelings.
You do not have to be ‘religious’ to talk
to a Chaplain. We are committed to care for each individual
and to respect all people regardless of race, religion,
creed, gender and culture.
For patients and their relatives:
Coming into hospital can be an anxious time.
Chaplains are available to meet with, to be with, to
listen to or to talk things through with patients and
their families.
We also provide the opportunity for individual prayer
and communion for patients on the ward.
Weekly Chapel services give
opportunities for patients and relatives to meet together
for worship and prayer.
Chaplaincy staff can assist patients and relatives in
making contact with a member of their own faith
community should they so wish.
Chaplains are also available to offer bereavement
support to relatives.
For staff:
For staff, there are
times when we need to talk things through with someone
else, to have the opportunity to ask hard questions,
to have permission to care for ourselves.
Whether or not you think of yourself as ‘religious’,
the Chaplains are available to all staff for confidential
support without judgement.
Whether individually, or as a staff group, on an ‘ad
hoc’ or a regular basis, for personal or professional
reasons, chaplains are happy to meet with you.
We also offer courses for staff
on the subjects of grief and loss, breaking bad news
and handling difficult questions. (Contact the Chaplaincy
Administrator on 3769 for more details.)
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